A devoted crowd gathered for the 14th annual Bradford Research Center Tomato Festival on Thursday, Sept. 6. Rainy weather didn’t stop that crowd from tasting tomatoes, peppers and salsa throughout the evening. There were around 220 varieties of tomatoes, peppers and tomatillos for guests to taste. “This is always a fun event, and we appreciate everyone who braved the weather…
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Terrific Turnout for Tomato Tasting
More than 1,000 attendees taste tomatoes and peppers at Tomato Festival
For 13 years, the Bradford Research Center has provided the Columbia community an opportunity to taste a huge variety of tomatoes and peppers, as well as a chance to learn which of those varieties could work in their own home gardens. This year’s event was no different, as more than 1,000 attendees tried about 150 tomatoes and about 75 peppers.…
A Staple Event
More than 1,000 people attend 12th annual Bradford Research Center Tomato Festival
The Tomato Festival has been a staple at the Bradford Research Center for the past 11 years. This year’s event was no different. More than 1,000 attendees enjoyed a beautiful day of tasting tomatoes and peppers during the 12th annual Tomato Festival on Thursday, Sept. 1. “It was wonderful to have so many members of our local community out enjoying…